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    Which way up?

    Can anyone tell me which way up 2 install my new PSU?

    I've ordered an EVGA 650W G2 & in one review it said don't install it upside down as it has no OTP

    I've read something else though that said all EVGA PSUs have OTP

    (I have a Corsair Obsidian 250D case with air intake at bottom)

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    PSU which way up?

    Can anyone tell me which way up 2 install my new PSU?

    I've ordered an EVGA 650W G2 & in one review it said don't install it upside down as it has no OTP

    I've read something else though that said all EVGA PSUs have OTP

    (I have a Corsair Obsidian 250D case with air intake at bottom)

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    Re: PSU which way up?

    Install it so that the power supply fan is intaking air from the inside of your case.

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    Re: Which way up?

    You probably don't need OTP, but in that case definitely install it normal way up so that the PSU is taking in cool air from underneath the case and expelling it. Just make sure you occasionally clean the filters.

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    Re: Which way up?

    The large sticker on it with output voltages etc is usually on the top of the unit if that helps

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    Re: Which way up?

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